Pasha Hawaii’s LNG-fuelled boxship makes inaugural call to Long Beach
Pasha Hawaii’s MV George III, a vessel described as the ‘first [containership] to fuel on the West Coast’, has made its inaugural call to the Californian Port of Long Beach.
As previously reported, the Hawaii-based shipping company took delivery of the 774-foot containership at the end of July.
Following its first call at Long Beach, the vessel, which will operate on LNG from day one, will begin its maiden voyage to Honolulu.
‘Reducing ship emissions will have a significant and positive impact on the region’s air quality,’ said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. ‘We thank Pasha Hawaii for leading the way in green shipping at the Green Port.’
Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman, added: ‘This is another positive step toward the widespread adoption of alternative fuels in cargo shipping and using cleaner technology to do business at the Port. Pasha Hawaii shares our long-term commitment for growing sustainably and responsibly.’
George Pasha IV, President and CEO, Pasha Hawaii, said the company was grateful for its partnership with the Port of Long Beach
‘Being able to fuel MV George III with natural gas at the Port reflects our shared vision of minimising our environmental impact, while setting a new standard for ship building in the US,’ he said.
MV George III is the first of two new LNG-fuelled ‘Ohana Class containerships to join Pasha Hawaii’s fleet. The second, Janet Marie, is expected to be delivered later this year.
Ian Taylor
Ariane Morrissey
